Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description

INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860

Section 249 - Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description

Whoever performs on 1[ any Indian coin] any operation which alters the appearance of that coin, with the intention that the said coin shall pass as a coin of a different description, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.